Two successive Premier League defeats have put the spotlight on Tottenham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo as Spurs resume their long quest for silverware in the Carabao Cup tonight.
Tottenham face Wolves at Molineux tonight, having reached the final of last year’s competition where they were beaten by Manchester City as their trophy drought extended to 13 years since they lifted this cup in 2008.
The fixture will see Nuno return to face his former club for the second time already, Spurs having earned a 1-0 win at Wolves in the Premier League only last month.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Wolves vs Tottenham is scheduled for a 7:45pm BST kick-off on Wednesday, Septmber 22, 2021.
Where to watch Wolves vs Tottenham
The match will not be televised live in the UK.
Wolves vs Tottenham team news and lineups
Wolves XI: Ruddy, Kilman, Boly, Mosquera, Hoever, Dendoncker, Neves, Ait Nouri, Daniel Podence, Silva, Hwang
Subs: Jimenez, Trincao, Coady, Nelson Semedo, Joao Moutinho, Traore, Moulden
Tottenham XI: Gollini, Tanganga, Romero, Sanchez, Davies, Skipp, Dele, Ndombele, Bryan, Lo Celso, Kane
Subs: Austin, Doherty, Reguilon, Rodon, Hojbjerg, Son, Scarlett
Wolves vs Tottenham prediction
There seems unlikely to be much between these teams but Nuno ought to take this competition particulalrly seriously, given the significance silverware of any kind would have in his first season in charge in north London.
Tottenham to win on penalties.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
- Wolves wins: 29
- Draws: 21
- Tottenham wins: 50
Betting odds and tips
- Wolves to win: 29/20
- Draw: 11/5
- Tottenham to win: 21/10
